Boy Scout Troop 993, Alexandria VA

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Welcome to Troop 993's website! Troop 993 was chartered in 1958 by the Wesley United Methodist Church and has been proudly serving the community for over 50 years! The troop meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22309. Troop 993 subscribes to the three aims of Scouting: Teaching boys values, citizenship and physical fitness. Additionally, the troop actively provides service to the community. We strongly adhere to the boy-run, boy-led troop philosophy, with adult leaders acting as mentors and advisors. If you are interested in finding out more about our troop, please email the Committee Chair, Tom Cross @ tcc82ag@aol.com.

Monday's Meeting Nov 3 - Salesmanship

Posted on Oct 31 2025 - 1:22pm

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Monday's meeting will be based around salesmanship. Come and learn some tips and tricks on how to sell your fruit baskets and learn some public speaking skills.

Fruit Baskets

Posted on Oct 31 2025 - 1:22pm

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A reminder that Thanksgiving Fruit Basket orders are due to Mrs. Karen Olmstead (karen.olmstead@cbmove.com) by Nov 14.

Summer Camp 2026 Survey

Posted on Oct 31 2025 - 1:17pm

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The Summer Camp 2026 survey closes November 3: https://forms.gle/gKXY7BmwK45ezt3J8

Adult Training Opportunities

Posted on Oct 17 2025 - 2:44pm

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Outdoor Leadership/Risk Management Forum - Saturday Nov. 1st at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon.

This is a great opportunity for Adults to learn from experienced outdoor practitioners about outdoor leadership and risk management to enhance your troop's scouting experience. The course runs from 8:00 am to 2:30pm. Email jhwege@aol.com to register.

Requesting Boards of Review and Scoutmaster Conferences

Posted on Oct 17 2025 - 2:41pm

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Troop 993 Scouts,

To request a Board of Review or a Scoutmaster Conference at an upcoming Troop Meeting, please email gstevenson@gmail.com (and CC Mr. Rusten at mwrusten@hotmail.com and a parent/guardian) to make the request. Be sure to say which rank you are working on and the date on which you would like the Board or Conference. Parents - please allow (or assist) your scout to make these arrangements, vice you making the arrangements, so they get the opportunity.

Money Badger Parent Signal Group

Posted on Aug 8 2025 - 2:59pm

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We have set up a Signal group chat for Money Badger parents. This is to help make sure all of our Patrol families are up to date with what is going on with the Troop and can discuss Patrol related items - such as who is going on an upcoming campout, etc. Please join, and let me know if you have any questions! Click here to request to join the Signal group!